About St Paul's United Methodist Foundation of Houston
St Paul's United Methodist Foundation of Houston is based in Houston, TX. It reported $3,346,556 in annual grants and $32,078,136 in total assets on its latest 990 on file for 2025. Its stated work centers on support for St. Paul's United Methodist Church through an endowment that maintains campus facilities, funds programs such as music, children’s ministries, and spiritual formation, and provides scholarships. The foundation also awards grants to local and international ministries. Recent grantmaking includes a $1,090,000 grant to St Paul's United Methodist Church in 2024, a $1,039,725 grant to St Paul's United Methodist Church in 2023, and an $809,923 grant to St Paul's United Methodist Church in 2025, all for general support. Other named grants include $32,500 to Search Homeless Services in 2024, $22,500 to Sojourn Landing in 2024, and $15,000 to General Board of Global Ministries in 2023. The foundation’s stated focus areas include homelessness, hunger and food security, childhood education, scholarships and education support, spiritual formation and faith-based programs, and international missions in Bolivia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile and median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. The foundation is led by Robert Brown and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
What St Paul's United Methodist Foundation of Houston Funds
Recent grantmaking spans homelessness, hunger and food security, scholarship support, and global mission work. The foundation has also funded children and youth services, poverty alleviation, and senior citizen services. Notable grants include $32,500 to Search Homeless Services for children and youth, $22,500 to Sojourn Landing for aid for poverty support, and $15,000 to General Board of Global Ministries for global mission. Additional grants went to Emergency Aid Coalition for poverty support, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston for senior citizens, and St Paul's School for scholarship support.
How St Paul's United Methodist Foundation of Houston Gives
St Paul's United Methodist Foundation of Houston makes local grants and scholarships. Typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile and median, with a 75th percentile of $10,000. The foundation’s scholarship program awards $1,500 to $3,000 for tuition and related expenses to high school graduates, undergraduates, and a limited number of master’s or ministerial students. Its foundation grants program is competitive and accepts unsolicited applications. Recent grants show a pattern of annual support to some recipients, including St Paul's United Methodist Church and General Board of Global Ministries.
